PEANUT BUTTER COCOA BONBONS

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I'm a minister's wife and also have a candy-making business. This yummy pairing of peanut butter and chocolate produced terrific treats for a recent fellowship. Everyone commented on the flavor and quickly emptied my tray.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped peanuts
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Stir in peanuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; return to baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 3 hours or until firm., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt peanut butter chips and shortening; stir until smooth and blended. Dip balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

Sumbal Ayoob
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These are the best peanut butter bonbons I've ever had. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Alamin Sohag
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Mykel Ray
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These are the perfect gift for any occasion.


Noman Creation (Veer)
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I love how these look. They're so festive.


Mary Hewitt
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These are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Ishor Giri
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I love the way these melt in my mouth.


scorpion x boy
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These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Jamila Fadul
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These are the perfect make-ahead snack. I can make a batch on the weekend and have them ready to eat all week.


Afe Rotimi
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I love how easy these are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


Senesh Damsara
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These are the best peanut butter bonbons I've ever had! The chocolate coating is so smooth and the peanut butter center is so creamy.


Ekk Enamul
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I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a healthy snack.


Japhrul Khan
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These are so delicious! I love the creamy peanut butter center and the rich chocolate coating. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Domonique Parker
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I've made these bonbons a few times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect sweet treat to satisfy my chocolate craving.


Alison Fransman
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These peanut butter cocoa bonbons were a hit at my last dinner party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.